It’s a life and death thing.

Galatians 2:20 – I have been crucified with Christ; it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me; and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.

I thank God I am not who I used to be.  That man lived for himself.  He made decisions with a carnal mind that often lead him down a road of destruction, misery and a life full of drama.  If that wasn’t bad enough that horrible road sought to lead him to an eternity separated from the love of God.  Jesus Christ died and rose again so that man (me) could have a new hope.  A new road to travel that leave the carnal way of thinking behind.  Today my spirit is alive and I walk a road that leads me to peace and victory.  A road that does not seek to destroy me but to bring me abundant life.  A road where eternity is secure in Jesus Christ and a life forever with him.